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Anwar to face Dewan Rakyat questions on corporate mafia claims, FELDA probes

PRIME MINISTER Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is expected to clarify the government’s response to allegations of a “corporate mafia” and investigations involving FELDA when he faces questions in the Dewan Rakyat today. Anwar is scheduled to answer question...

KUALA LUMPUR: Corporate misconduct and abuse of power at the Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) will be a major topic in Parliament today. Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun (PH-Port Dickson) will question the prime minister about alleged legal breaches by a corporate gang and the government's response, according to the parliamentary schedule.

Ahmad Fadhli Shaari (PN-Pasir Mas) will inquire about the status of Felda-related investigations into corruption, misappropriation and power misuse. During Question Time, Datuk Dr Nik Muhammad Zawawi Salleh (PN-Pasir Puteh) will request information on policy measures from the economy minister to address regional development disparities within the 13th Malaysia Plan.

Tan Kar Hing (PH-Gopeng) will ask the agriculture and food security minister about the results of the upcoming Malaysia Agriculture, Horticulture and Agrotourism Exhibition 2026, including anticipated economic benefits and follow-up investments. Datuk Idris Ahmad (PN-Bagan Serai) will ask the prime minister about plans for non-political, merit-based appointments at Tabung Haji, as suggested by a recent royal commission.

The session will also feature the policy-stage debate on the Supply Bill (Budget 2027), introduced by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on October 9. Debates continue until October 22, followed by ministerial wrap-up speeches over four days starting October 26. Parliament will convene for 37 days until December 8.

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